Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Maidstone travel guide

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You're Going to Love Maidstone

With a population of 90,894, Maidstone is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Maidstone deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Maidstone

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Dirty Habit (The Pilgrims Way) and The Tickled Trout (Lower Road West Farleigh) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Madisons (28/32 Gabriels Hill) and Percival’s Rest (West St, Harrietsham) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Maidstone.

When to visit Maidstone

Maidstone in November
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in November
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Maidstone

Plane

Although Maidstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 31 miles from Maidstone. The shortest domestic flight to Maidstone departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Maidstone Hollingbourne is the busiest station in Maidstone. Another popular train station is Maidstone Wateringbury, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 32 miles from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles. Maidstone’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Maidstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 31 miles from Maidstone. The shortest domestic flight to Maidstone departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Maidstone Hollingbourne is the busiest station in Maidstone. Another popular train station is Maidstone Wateringbury, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 32 miles from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles. Maidstone’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Maidstone

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Maidstone

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maidstone

Average rates range from around £91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £91 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Maidstone

Most booked hotels in Maidstone

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The King and Queen
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Mallard Cottage Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Travelodge Maidstone Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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The Lower Bell
0 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Orida Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£72+
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Who'd A Thought It
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Maidstone

Hiring a car in Maidstone costs £40 per day, on average, or £79 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Maidstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Maidstone costs £40 per day, on average, or £79 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Maidstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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